Luas launch app to warn commuters of upcoming strikes

A NEW app has been developed to let confused commuters know exactly when a Luas strike is set to take place.

Tram drivers staged their 11th strike yesterday in an ongoing dispute over pay — and they’re due to strike again on May 20 and 27, before six more four-hour stoppages on June 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 and 10.

The Luas Strike Tracker tells users whether the trams are running each day or not. It also includes the next date of a strike — if there is one planned.

A bonus feature even allows users to learn how to operate a Luas tram. However, developer Jamie Farrelly is quick to point out the app — available for Android customers — is not an official Luas product.

Meanwhile, Transdev Managing Director Gerry Madden insisted the tram operator is open to further negotiations with trade union Siptu in an effort to end the dispute.

However, Siptu has accused Transdev of locking its members out of the talks. @IrishSunOnline